Charlotte FC Launches 2023 Community Impact Report

CHARLOTTE, NC (Tuesday, May 7, 2024) – Charlotte FC today announced the launch of its 2023 Community Impact Report, the first of its kind for the Club. The report showcases Charlotte FC’s community impact across the Carolinas in 2023 and details the support by partner companies and organizations.
 
The Charlotte FC 2023 Community Impact Report can be found on the Club’s Community webpage and is accessible for download. To view, click here. 
 
"We are incredibly proud to share this report with our community. Under Dave and Nicole's leadership, we have always envisioned the impact of the Club to be more than just a Major League Soccer team, and this inaugural report is a testament to the Club's transformative impact on communities across the Carolinas," said Charlotte FC President Joe LaBue. "Not only does this report reflect the collective effort and commitment to serving the Carolinas, but it also showcases the collective joy felt through building community. We are so excited to continue this important work for years to come." 
 
MORE THAN JUST A SPORT

When cultivating the vision for Charlotte FC back in 2019, community impact was crucial to the Club’s foundation. The report maps the Club’s foundational community impact pillars that drive work beyond the sport of soccer, including upward mobility, military support and food insecurity.

THE IMPACT

Charlotte FC experienced a lot of big moments in 2023. While the Club was reaching new milestones on the pitch, there was also important work being invested into the community every day through youth soccer and literacy programming, resource access events, camps, clinics and more. The report highlights several key metrics and milestones reached through community initiatives, including:

7,038 total youth served

5,4777,000 active minutes played by youth across CLTFC programming

2,071 total service hours completed by CLTFC staff

5,224 match tickets donated to the community and nonprofit organizations

TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS

In 2023, CLTFC's Greater Goals and Pitches for Progress programs witnessed significant growth and expansion. Additionally, the Club launched new initiatives, such as the School Year Kickoff event and others, to better address the needs of the local community. This progress was made possible through collaborative efforts and partnerships with several key companies and organizations.

Listed below are the 2023 community partnerships that helped move the needle forward to create more equitable and sustainable Carolina communities alongside CLTFC.

Founding Partners

Ally Financial

Atrium Health

Daimler Truck North America

Official Community Partners

Adidas

Bojangles

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Honeywell

Supporting Community Partners

Academy Sports + Outdoors

BODYARMOR Sports Drink

Dominos

The Downer Law Firm

Harris Teeter

Lance

Southern Star Distilling

US Foods